A Heart-Centered Approach to Understanding & Rebalancing Your Body

You’ve just heard it:

“Your cholesterol is high.”

And maybe your heart dropped a little. Maybe you thought, “Wait… what? I eat healthy, I move my body, I take care of myself. How could this happen to me?”

First, let us say this:
You are not broken. You are not alone. You are not failing.

At Love Energy Wellness, we want you to feel seen, supported, and empowered—not shamed, scared, or confused by a lab number.

In fact, you’re in exactly the right place to start understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface. So let’s walk this together—step by step.

💡 You’re Not Alone—And It Happens More Often Than You Think (Yup - even to me!)

High cholesterol affects nearly 2 in 5 adults in the U.S., and it can show up as early as your 30s or 40s, especially in times of chronic stress, hormone shifts, or after years of silent inflammation.

Many people don’t know they’re at risk because they “feel fine” or they’re told, “You’re just slightly elevated, so let’s wait and see.”

But waiting to act until things get worse? That’s not wellness. That’s reaction.
At Love Energy Wellness, we believe in prevention, precision, and proactive care.

🧬 What Is Cholesterol, Really? (And Why It’s Not the Villain)

Let’s demystify this molecule:
Cholesterol is not a toxin. It’s a vital substance your body needs to build hormones, vitamin D, and cell membranes. Your brain? It’s 60% fat. Your sex hormones? Built from cholesterol. Your body actually makes 75% of it on its own—for a reason.

Here’s the thing:

HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) is often called “good” cholesterol. But it’s more accurate to call it a cholesterol recycler.
LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) is not “bad.” It’s a carrier, transporting cholesterol to tissues that need it. Problems arise when it becomes oxidized due to inflammation caused by viruses, bacteria, auto-immune and often times, simply poor lifestyle inputs.

So no—LDL is not the enemy. Chronic inflammation is.

❓“How Can This Happen to Me? I’m a Healthy Person.”

We hear this often. You may eat well, exercise, and still have rising cholesterol. That’s because your lab results are a signal—not a sentence.

From an Integrative Health Practitioner (IHP) perspective, high cholesterol is rarely the root cause. Instead, it’s a downstream symptom of deeper imbalances like:

Chronic stress → cortisol elevation → disrupted blood sugar → inflammation
Poor detox pathways → liver congestion → impaired cholesterol metabolism
Subclinical thyroid dysfunction, especially hypothyroidism
Hormonal shifts, especially around perimenopause/menopause
Nutrient deficiencies in key B vitamins, omega-3s, and antioxidants
Dysbiosis (imbalanced gut microbiome)
Environmental toxins (which are often fat-soluble and stored in cholesterol-rich tissues)

You are not “unlucky.” Your body is wise—it’s adapting to the environment it’s in. Now we help it adapt better.

🧪 Blood Work Is Important—But It’s Only the Result

Let me be perfectly clear: We are not here to replace your doctor. The truth is that traditional blood testing is essential—but it’s not the whole picture.

The blood test that revealed your high cholesterol? That’s the result.
To truly heal, we must uncover the root cause.

That’s where functional medicine at-home lab testing comes in. These simple tests help reveal why your numbers are off—so we can correct the cause, not just manage the symptom.

Some of our most powerful and insightful options include:

🧬 Minerals & Metals Test (HTMA) – Detects heavy metals and mineral deficiencies that affect liver detox, thyroid function, and cholesterol production.
🧪 Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test – Assesses cortisol, thyroid, insulin, and sex hormones to uncover metabolic and endocrine imbalances.
💩 Gut Bacteria & Parasite Test – Identifies hidden infections or dysbiosis that may drive inflammation and cholesterol oxidation.
🧫 Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test – Reveals yeast overgrowth, vitamin deficiencies, and mitochondrial energy production issues.
🧪 Omega-3 Inflammation Test - Measures your Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio—an essential marker for systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risk. It also helps determine if low Omega-3s are contributing to poor cholesterol particle health and inflammatory LDL oxidation.
🧪 IgG Food Sensitivity Test - Identifies delayed immune responses to 190+ common foods that may be silently inflaming your gut and liver. Chronic food sensitivities can raise inflammation - up to 3 days after eating, impair detox, and elevate cholesterol as your body compensates.

You can explore these and more at-home precision testing options here:
👉 Functional Medicine Labs

🛠️ How Do We Course Correct?

Enter: The DESTRESS Protocol™

Developed by the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute, the DESTRESS Protocol™ is a holistic and proven path to rebalance the body.

Here's how we apply it to support healthy cholesterol:

D = Diet
Focus on anti-inflammatory whole foods, high-fiber vegetables, and healthy fats (think avocado, olive oil, wild-caught salmon). Reduce processed carbs, refined sugars, and alcohol.
E = Exercise
Incorporate both walking and strength training. Movement supports metabolic health and lowers LDL particle count.
S = Stress Reduction
Chronic stress drives cholesterol up via cortisol and blood sugar imbalances. Mindfulness, breathwork, and rest are as essential as supplements.
T = Toxin Removal
Support liver detox pathways with seasonal functional medicine detoxes and clean up daily exposures (plastics, synthetic fragrances, heavy metals).
R = Rest
Poor sleep raises inflammation, triglycerides, and LDL. Prioritize circadian rhythm alignment and sleep hygiene.
E = Emotional Balance
Unprocessed emotions = chronic stress = chronic inflammation. Energy work, therapy, or guided journaling can help.
S = Supplementation
(More on that in a moment.)
S = Success Mindset
Healing is a journey. Believing that your body can rebalance is a powerful first step.

🧠 Smart, Science-Backed Supplementation

Alongside lifestyle and nutrition, these clinically supported supplements can play a key role:

Daily Activated Multivitamin or DNS (Daily Nutritional Support)
➤ Covers foundational nutrient gaps (including methylated B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants)
➤ Study on multivitamins and cardiovascular risk
Red Yeast Rice
➤ Naturally contains monacolin K (like a mild statin, but better tolerated)
➤ Research link
Berberine
➤ Supports healthy cholesterol, blood sugar, and metabolic function
➤ Research link
Inositol (especially Myo-Inositol)
➤ Helps regulate insulin and improve lipid profiles
➤ Research link
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
➤ Reduce triglycerides and support anti-inflammatory balance
➤ Research link

Note: Always check with your integrative practitioner and PCP before starting new supplements.

🤝 Still Feeling Lost? You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

If your doctor gave you a lab result… but not a plan?
If you’re tired of symptom-chasing and want true root-cause healing?

We invite you to book a free Health Consult with our team at Love Energy Wellness.

This is a sacred space to be heard, guided, and supported—with no judgment, no fear, and no pressure—just personalized, integrative care that works.

💬 “You are not a diagnosis. You are a divine human being in the process of healing.”

Let’s walk this path together.

👉 Book Your Free Consultation Today